Abstract
Aim: The present study was undertaken to know the Prevalence of chicken coccidiosis in Jammu division in both organized and backyard chickens during the year 2010-11. Materials and Methods: A total of 720 faecal samples were collected from both organized farms and backyard poultry (unorganized) sector of Jammu. Results: The overall prevalence of 39.58% was recorded in the present study and five Eimeria species were identified viz., E. tenella, E. necatrix, E. maxima, E. acervulina and E. mitis. E. tenella was the predominant species in both organized and unorganized farms. Conclusion: Higher prevalence of 53.61% in unorganized (backyard poultry birds) as compared to organized birds (25.55%) was recorded. The prevalence was the highest in monsoon from both organized and unorganized managemental practices.
Highlights
Higher prevalence of 53.61% in unorganized as compared to organized birds (25.55%) was recorded
According to Ministry of Food Processing Industries, about 70% of poultry is in the organized sector and 30% is in the unorganized sector
Broiler production grew at an annual percentage growth rate of 8.35% from 2001(1.25 million metric tons) to 2010 (2.65 million metric tons)
Summary
The present study was undertaken to know the Prevalence of chicken coccidiosis in Jammu division in both organized and backyard chickens during the year 2010-11
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